Combined garment, shelter-tent, and blanket-roll covering.



PATENTED AUG. 2, 1904.

0. H. MASON. COMBINED GARMENT, SHELTER TENT, AND BLANKET ROLL COVERING.

APPLICATION FILED MAB. 23v 1904.

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No. 766,719. PATENTED AUG. 2, 1904. G. H. MASON.

COMBINED GARMENT, SHELTER TENT, AND BLANKET ROLL COVERING.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 23. 1904.

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PATENT OEEIcE.

COMBINED GARMENT, SHELTER-TENT, AND BLANKET-ROLL COVERING.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 766,719, dated August2, 1904.

Application filed March 23, 1904. Serial No. 199,604. (No model.)

To roZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, CHARLES HAYNES MA- SON, a lieutenant in the EighthUnited States Infantry, stationed at Fort \Vood, New York Harbor. Stateof New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in aCombined Garment, Shelter-Tent, and Blanket- Roll Covering; and I dohereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact descriptionof the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to whichit appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to improvements in waterproof coverings, and isespecially applicable for use as a soldiers equipment on the march, butmay be equally as well adapted for other than army purposes.

The object of the invention is to so construct the waterproof coveringas to adapt it for use as a waterproof garment or cape, tent-covering,and covering for blanket-roll or other articles.

The advantages of my invention will be apparent from the followingspecification, wherein the points of novelty will appear and be claimed.

To more fully understand the invention, reference is had to theaccompanying drawings, illustrating the same and its mode of applicationfor use. in which like characters designate like parts in the severalviews, and in which Figure 1 shows the application for use as a garmentor cape; Fig. 2, its applicationas a covering for a blanket-roll on themarch; Fig. 3, its application as a tent-covering; Fig. at, a plan viewof the covering while flat on the ground in its open and extendedposition; Fig. 5, a detail fragmentary view of the outer cireumferentialportion looking from the inside face and showing the extension-flapfastened up in position, with the method of folding or creasing theouter edge of the extension-flap so as to prevent bulging when inturnedand secured; Fig. 6, a detail fragmentary view of the inside face of theextension-flap when opened, showing the tent-peg secured thereto; Fig.7, a sectional view on the line 7 T of Fig. 5 looking to the left andshowing the position of the tent-pegs when the extension-flap isinturned and secured. Fig. 8 shows the method of folding the coveringfor the reception of the blanket-roll; Fig. 9, a plan view of the bucklefor the fastening-straps; and Fig. 10, a transverse sectional viewthrough the buckle, showing the manner of securing the ends of thefastening-strap thereto.

1 is the main portion of the covering, composed of a plurality ofsections seamed together, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. at, andis of a substantially circular construction when spread out flat, withan angular opening formed therein, the edges of which extend from thecenter to the outer circular edge.

These angularly-disposed edges 2 are reinforced by being hemmed and areprovided with a plurality of fastening means, preferably in the form ofa clasp of the ball-andsocket type, 3 in the drawings representing theball and A the socket members of the clasp. Around the outer circularedge of the main portion 1 is an extension-flap 5, adapted to beinturned and secured by suitable fastening means to the inside face ofthe main portion 1 when the covering is used as a cape or blanketrollcovering, but adapted to be extended when the covering is to be used asa tent. At the center of the main portion 1 is arranged a hood orcap-piece 6, suitably provided with fastening means of the characterheretofore mentioned and adapted to be secured and close the apex of thetent when used as a tent-covering and to be unfastened and folded downto form a collar, as in Fig. 1, when used as a cape.

7 represents openings for the arms covered by the flaps 8, and asuitable pocket may also be provided, as illustrated at 9.

10 represents buckles suspended on one end of the fastening-straps 11,secured to the outside of the covering and normally passing throughslots therethrough covered by the flaps 12. The free ends of the strapsare adapted to be passed through the covering to the outside thereofwhen the same is to be used as a covering for the blanket-roll, asillustrated in Fig. 8, and passed through the buckle in the mannerindicated at Fig. 10 for adjustably but securely fastening the free endsof the straps.

13 represents openings formed around the The bottom of the hem portionof the covercircumferential edge of the extension-flap 5, in whichopenings are secured'the metallic member 14, having the centraltransverse arms 15, forming a pivotal support for the tent-pegs 16,which are adapted to be retained in a folded position'within the spaceformed between the extension-flap 5 and the outer portion of the mainbody 1 of the covering when the extension-flap is inturned and securedthereto. A

The fastening means for securing the outer edge of the extension-flap 5to the inside face of the main portion 1 is preferably of the ballandsocket type of clasp heretofore men tioned; but for the purposes ofdescribing the manner of folding or creasing the extensionflap toprevent bulging when inturned and se cured I have designated the socketand ball members as 4 and 4 respectively, in Figs. 5 to 7. On each sideof the socket member 4 and located on the outside face of theextension-flap are the ball members 3 of another pair of clasps, adaptedto engage with the socket members 3, disposed a short distancetherefrom, as clearly shown in Fig. 6, one of these clasps 3 3 beingshown locked in position on the left-hand side of Fig. 5 and unclaspedon the right-hand side of said figure.

When used as a garment or cape, as illustrated in Fig. 1, the centerflap 6 isunfastened and turned down, forminga collar portion, and theangular edges 2 are secured to each other, the arms passing through theopening 7.

In pitching the tent the outer edge of the extension-flap is unclaspedfrom the main portion 1 and the tent-pegs are driven inthe ground on theline of a circle having a radius the length of the rifle, the coveringbeing of such size as to adapt the use of the rifle for its center pole,or a pole other than the rifle may be used, if desired. When the pegshave all been driven in position, the cap or hood 6 is securely fastenedby the members 3 and 4 of the clasps thereon, and the muzzle of therifle is inserted beneath the peak of the hood, as in Fig. 3, and uponswinging the stock inward the tent is pitched.

If it is desired to use the rifle for any purpose while it is being usedas the tentpole', it may be withdrawn without removing the tent-pegs, sothat the tent-covering will fall on the ground in position to be readilyraised and covering and protecting any such articles as may bethereunder.

When the. covering is used for a cover for the blanket-roll, theextension-flap is fastened up like when worn as a cape, the front beingfastened also and the whole laid flat on the ground and doubled over inthe position shown in Fig. 8, the straps 11 having been pulled throughto the outside and the hood portion folded as" shown, when theblanketroll (indicated by a) may be placed in position.

ing is then first folded over theblanket-roll and the whole rolled upand the straps passed therearound and passed at their free ends throughthe buckles 10 in the manner illustrated in Fig. 10.

- I do not Wish to limit myself to the exact details of construction, asit is obvious'that many modifications might be made Without departingfrom the spirit of my invention; but

What I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the UnitedStates, is

1. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprisinga substantially circular body portion having an. openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination With foldably-mounted tent-pegs disposed circumferentiallytherearound, means for securing said tent-pegs in a folded position, andmeans for securing the edges of said opening.

2. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination with tent-pegs disposed circumferentially therearound, meansfor securing said tent-pegs in a folded position, comprising anextensionflap extending circumferentially around said body portion,means for securing said extensionflap to the inside face of said bodyportion in a folded position, and means for securing the edges of saidopening.

3. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprisinga substantially circular body portion having an openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination with pivoted tent-pegs disposed circumferentiallytherearound, means for securing said tentpegs in a folded position. andmeans for securing'the edges of said opening.

4. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination with pivoted tent-pegs disposed circumferentiallytherearound, means for securing said tentpegs in a folded position,comprising an extension-flap extending circumferentially around saidbody portion, means for securing said extension-flap to the inside faceof said body portion in a folded position, and means for securing theedges of said opening.

5. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination with an extension-flap extending circumferentially aroundsaid body portion, tent-pegs carried by said extension-flap, means forsecuring the edges of said opening, and means for securing saidextension-flap to said body portion in a folded position.

6. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination With an extension-flap extending circumferentially aroundsaid body portion, pivoted tent-pegs carried by said extension-flap,means for closing said opening, and means for securing saidextension-flap to said body portion in a folded position.

7. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingtherein extending from its central portion to its outer edge, incombination with an extension-flap extending circumferentially aroundsaid body portion, tent-pegs pivot-ally \carried by said extension-flapon its inner face, means for closing said opening, and means forsecuring said extension-flap to the inside face of said body portion ina folded position.

8. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion, provided with acentral reinforced cap-piece and having an opening extendingsubstantially centrally from said cap-piece to the outer edge of saidbody portion, in combination with foldably-mounted tent-pegs disposedcircumferentially around said body portion, means for securing saidtent-pegs in a folded position, and means for closing said opening.

9. A covering adapted for use as acombined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion provided With a centralreinforced cap-piece and having an opening extending substantiallycentrally from said cap-piece to the .outer edge of said body portion,in combination With foldablymounted tent-pegs disposed circumferentiallytherearound, means for securing said tentpegs in a folded position,comprising an extension flap extending circumferentially around saidbody portion, means for securing said flap to said body portion in afolded position, and means for closing said opening.

10. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprisinga substantially circular body portion provided with a centralreinforced cap-piece and having an opening extending substantiallycentrally from said cap-piece to the outer edge of said body portion, incombination With an extensionflap extending circumferentially aroundsaid body portion, tent-pegs carried by said extension-flap, means forsecuring said extension-flap to said body portion, in a folded positionaround said pegs, and means for closing said opening.

11. A covering adapted for use as a combined garment and shelter-tent,comprising a substantially circular body portion provided with arm-holesand covering-flaps therefor and having an opening extending from itscentral portion to its outer edge, in combination With foldably-mountedtent-pegs disposed circumferentially therearound, means for securingsaid tent-pegs in a folded position, and means for closing said opening.

12. A combined garment, shelter-tent and blanket-roll covering,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingextending from its central portion to its outer edge, in combinationwith foldablymounted tent-pegs disposed circumferentially therearound,means for securing said tentpegs in a folded position, means for closingsaid opening, and straps and locking means therefor for securing-saidbody portion around the blanket-roll.

13. A combined garment, shelter-tent and blanket-roll covering,comprising a substantially circular body portion having an openingextending from its central portion to its outer edge, in combinationWith an extensionflap extending circumferentially therearound, tent-pegscarried by said extension-flap, means for securing said flap to saidbody portion, in a folded position around said pegs, means for closingsaid opening, and straps and locking means therefor for securing saidbody portion around the blanket-roll.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

CHARLES HAYNES MASON.

Witnesses:

Gno. H. (JRABTREE, A. LA RUE CHRISTIE.

